Utility Surveyor

Murphy Geospatial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge geospatial tools

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Global growth opportunities

Ownership potential

Bonus scheme

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company is seeking a Utility Surveyor to join our Subsurface Engineering team in London. You will perform utility surveys with EM and GPR, support tendering, and process geospatial data for sub-surface projects.

Based at Watford offices with nationwide travel, you will benefit from a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment and access to cutting‑edge geospatial tools. A valid UK work right and driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• QCF3/QCF5 desirable but not required (UK)
• Strong knowledge of GPR and underground surveying principles.
• Ability to use EML and GPR proficiently.
• Understanding PAS128 standards and practices.
• Ability to read and analyse asset owner drawings.
• Knowledge of land surveying is a plus.
• Excellent written English skills and presentation.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for clients.
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Strong work ethic and career growth drive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct utility surveys using EM and GPR technologies.
• Attend site visits and client meetings to assist tendering.
• Process and interpret sub-surface geospatial data.

Skills

GPR surveying

EML proficiency

PAS128 knowledge

Asset drawings analysis

English writing

UK work rights

Driving license

Career growth

Education

QCF3/QCF5 desirable

Tools

EML

GPR

Job description

Utility Surveyor, London

Weseekto move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural‑environment projects through world‑class data capture, verification, and governance.

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting for ambitious and practically minded Utility Surveyor to join our Subsurface Engineering Department which is based in our Watford offices. This is a great opportunity for someone to work on a variety of high-profile projects, whilst being supported by a very strong and experienced leadership team.

What You Will Do

• Undertaking utility surveys in a variety of environments using the latest EM and GPR technologies and equipment available.
• Attending site visits and client meetings to assist in the tendering stage of larger projects.
• Handling, processing, and interpreting geospatial data within the sub-surface environment.

What You Will Bring

• QCF3/QCF5 highly desirable but not a requirement
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of GPR and underground surveying
• Ability to use EML and GPR with high proficiency
• Understanding and knowledge of PAS128
• Ability to understand and analyse asset owner record drawings
• Understanding and knowledge of land surveying (desirable but not a requirement)
• Good writing skills and proficiency in the English language
• The right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients
• Possess a full clean manual driving license
• Strong work ethic with drive for career growth

Key Attributes

• Practically minded: good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong report writing, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with excellent attention to detail
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team to achieve objectives
• Possess the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Set high standards for themselves and their services

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits packagealigned to your experience
• Access to cutting‑edge geospatial technologyand industry‑leading tools
• Flexible working optionsdesigned to support work–life balance
• Enhanced wellbeing support,includingemployeeassistanceinitiatives
• Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisationthrough our partnership with Woolpert
• Principal Programme:Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution
• Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursement programme.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources.

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